April's Question of the Month

Alcohol - know your units!

Drink

Amount

Strength (Alc by Volume
Units
Bitter, lager or cider

330ml bottle

5%
1.5
 

440ml can

4-5%
2.0
 

Pint (568ml)

4-5%
2.5 - 3.0
 

500mls

8-9%
4.0 - 4.5
Wine

125ml glass (small)

11-12%
1.5
 

175ml glass

11-12%
2.0
Spirits

1 pub measure

37.5 - 40%
1.0

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